It never hurts to experiment if you have the time.
Statements such as "No, acrylic platters do not need a mat" are absolutes and generally need to be ignored as theyre born out of inexperience.
Whether or not a mat will be beneficial is a factor of other considerations. Among them, the turntable itself, tonearm, cartridge, existing isolation/vibration control, and your personal listening preferences.
Also ignore "News Alert: Acrylic platters are now obsolete". That's just plain stupid.
Good luck.
Statements such as "No, acrylic platters do not need a mat" are absolutes and generally need to be ignored as theyre born out of inexperience.
Whether or not a mat will be beneficial is a factor of other considerations. Among them, the turntable itself, tonearm, cartridge, existing isolation/vibration control, and your personal listening preferences.
Also ignore "News Alert: Acrylic platters are now obsolete". That's just plain stupid.
Good luck.